W6-D2-Comparative & Superlatives
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To enable students to accurately use comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in spoken and written communication.
Subsidiary Aims
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To form regular and common irregular comparative structures correctly.
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To distinguish between comparative and superlative meanings.
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To compare items, options, and situations clearly.
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To use comparatives and superlatives in short spoken production.
Procedure (103-120 minutes)
Which do you prefer... -Write preference prompts on the board (not explicitly using comparatives yet), for example: Living in the city vs living in the countryside Studying in the morning vs at night Working alone vs in a team -Students work in pairs. -They choose one option and explain why. -Partners ask one follow-up question. -The teacher monitors for fluency only and does not correct grammar. -Brief whole-class sharing (2-3 opinions).
Vocabulary: comparison, difference, similarity, larger size, smaller size, small breed, large breed, indoor pet, outdoor pet, mild case, alternative plan, evaluation, measurement scale Procedure: The teacher presents each word with a short definition. The teacher provides one clear example sentence per item. After each word, one student produces a sentence orally. The teacher reformulates gently if needed. Students record the vocabulary in their notebooks.
Write example sentences on the board: This breed is larger than that one. This is the smallest option. This plan is more effective. This is the best choice. Elicit: What is being compared? How many things are compared? Highlight: than in comparatives the in superlatives Briefly point out spelling rules (big - bigger, happy - happier). Students copy key examples.
Students work individually. Exercise A: Choose the correct form (comparative or superlative). Students compare answers in pairs. Whole-class feedback is conducted. Exercise B: Complete sentences using the correct form of the adjective. Pair-check followed by whole-class correction. The teacher highlights common errors (missing than, missing the).
Students work in pairs. Each pair receives a context: comparing two options choosing the best alternative evaluating size or category Students prepare: 3 comparative sentences 3 superlative sentences Partners take turns presenting. The listening partner asks one follow-up question. The teacher monitors and notes errors for later feedback.
